Metallurgy: 1 definition
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Metallurgy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science, 31(4), 1996: MūṣāvijñānaIt is a well-known fact that Indian metallurgy had reached great heights during the medieval period i.e. 500-1500 AD. Statues of Buddha made of copper, bronze and brass were cast in India, China and other eastern countries under hthe expertise of Indian monk-metallurgists. It has remained an intriguing fact as to how the medieval metal workers could make large iron pillars which have remained totally rust-free over the centuries.
Examples of texts discussing crucuble (mūṣā) linings and their applications are Rasārṇava, Rasakāmadhenu, Rasopaniṣad, Rasaratnasamuccaya, Gorakṣasaṃhitā and Rasārṇavakalpa, which are believed to be written between 11th to 14th century. They were devoted to the so-called transmutation of base metals into gold and silver which is metallurgical alchemy, and to the syntheses of elixers of life which is physiological alchemy. They resembled those on Āyurveda or ancient Indian medicine, in terminology and which discussed variety of metals, minerals, plants, extraction and purification of metals, apparatus etc.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Qualifications of a Disciple < [Chapter I - Requisites for metallurgical operations]
Part 1 - Qualifications of a Preceptor < [Chapter I - Requisites for metallurgical operations]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Materials for Ornaments: Metals (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Tuber Poison (18): Keshara, Pradipana or Mahabisha (Mahavisha) < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Craft production < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]
Use of Iron and Material Growth < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
7. Watery Moon < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 7 - Urbanization in the South Bihar area < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]
Part 5 - Minerals located near the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]